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Itinerary

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Day 1

Hanoi - Halong Bay
Today you will be picked up from your hotel in the Hanoi Old Quarter between 8:00 - 8:30 am depending on the location of your hotel. Please be ready and waiting in the lobby from 8:00 am. Take a scenic 3.5 hour bus ride through rural Vietnam en route to Halong Bay arriving to the marina at around noon. You will board your Party Cruise, get settled in to your cabin and then have a traditional Vietnamese lunch on board as you set sail into the calm waters and stunning scenery of Halong Bay. Pass by several unique islets in the form of different animals and objects; Duck Islet, Swan Islet, Fighting Cocks Islet, Incense Burner Islet and Stone Dog Islet. At about 3:00 pm visit an incredible and giant cave called the “Heavenly Palace” where you can take a guided walk through the caverns to see ancient stalagmites and stalactites. Then continue your cruise around the bay between the hundreds of uniquely formed limestone islands and rock formations. Go for an hour-long kayaking trip through a tunnel to explore the floating village of Ba Hang and experience the unique way of life here. Board your cruise ship again around 5:30 pm for a refreshing snack of tropical fruit accompanied by a happy hour glass of wine and some relaxing music. Enjoy the scenery and take a shower before dinner is served at 7:30 pm. Enjoy and take part in the fun and games of the evening with the multi-cultural music program with lively dancing and singing!

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Day 2

Halong Bay - Cat Ba Island
Wake up this morning to the peaceful atmosphere on the bay with the gentle waves and cheerful seabirds singing their morning songs as the sun rises over the horizon. Have breakfast at 7:30 am and enjoy the breathtaking scenery of Halong Bay at dawn.
Today you will transfer to Cat Ba island by bus at around 9:30 am and have the chance to explore Lan Ha Lagoon where you can go swimming, snorkelling or rock climbing and enjoy the private beach of Freedom Island. Have lunch at 12:00 pm and then spend the afternoon enjoying games and activities like kayaking, beach volleyball, football, foosball, billiards or simply relaxing and enjoying the day with friends. Have dinner this evening and enjoy the fun of dancing and singing karaoke in the restaurant bar or walking on beach. The party continues into the wee hours tonight! Overnight at a bungalow.

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Day 3

Halong Bay - Hanoi
This morning you will have breakfast at 7:30 am and check out of your bungalow for your return bus ride back to Gia Luan Harbour. Board your boat again and enjoy a Vietnamese cooking demonstration and your last traditional Vietnamese meal on board as you cruise back to the Halong pier. You will arrive around 12:30 pm and then take your return bus ride back to Hanoi. Upon arrival, you will be dropped off at your hotel in the Hanoi Old Quarter where your trip will come to an end.

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